Lead Regulatory lawyer

Financial Conduct Authority

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh/leeds: £69,700-£92,000; london: £76,600-...
Hybrid
Qualified solicitor or barrister with 7+ years pqe
Experience in financial services or public law context
Ability to manage complex legal projects independently
This role involves advising on the application of regulatory requirements to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules and legislation

Job Summary

  • This role involves advising on the application of regulatory requirements to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules and legislation.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model requiring a minimum of 40% office presence per month with benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Candidates will play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services within the Legal Division.

Matching Summary

This role involves advising on the application of regulatory requirements to ensure firms comply with all applicable rules and legislation.

Salary

Edinburgh/Leeds: £69,700-£92,000; London: £76,600-£102,000; Benefits: 25 days leave + pension + healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister with 7+ years PQE
  • Experience in financial services or public law context
  • Ability to manage complex legal projects independently

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical skills for novel legal issues
  • Pragmatic solution-focused advisory approach
  • Excellent stakeholder relationship building

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years PQE as qualified lawyer
  • Qualification as solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive
  • Experience in financial services or public law context

Work Rights

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